No, but I would recommend it! The price on our website is fixed at a lower rate for the wedding. If you do choose our hotel, you will also receive a goodie bag at the front desk if you mention that you are there for the Kelly/Ballenger wedding.
We are asking that you please wear cocktail attire. Check out this "cheat sheet" if you need help deciding what to wear: https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-guest-attire-cheat-sheet
There is parking across the street from the venue in the Washington Park garage. You may leave your car there overnight.
Check out the Things To Do page for our recommendations on where to eat and things to do in Cincinnati while you are here!